Crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South: statistics, rates and trends
257 crimes were recorded in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South at a glance
- Crime trends in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Types of crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Tidworth East & Ludgershall South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Population and deprivation in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- Questions about crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
- About this data
257 crimes were recorded in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tidworth East & Ludgershall South has the 3,271st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tidworth East & Ludgershall South | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 257 | 31,787 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,794 | 523,700 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South was highest in the year to July 2025 (277 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (135). Over the whole period it rose 90%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 257 | 44.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 277 | 47.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 243 | 41.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 218 | 37.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 148 | 25.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 179 | 30.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 174 | 30.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 240 | 41.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 135 | 23.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-24%) and violence and sexual offences (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 21.2 | 0.62 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 6.0 | 0.39 | -24% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.5 | 0.70 | +300% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -32% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +86% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +20% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.7 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.84 | +100% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 47.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tidworth East & Ludgershall South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tidworth East & Ludgershall South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tidworth East & Ludgershall South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidworth North & West | 558 | 60.8 | +37% |
| Ludgershall North & Rural | 410 | 83.2 | +88% |
| Amesbury East & Bulford | 320 | 51.4 | +16% |
| Durrington | 234 | 42.5 | -4% |
| Amesbury West | 500 | 79.0 | +78% |
| Amesbury South | 335 | 55.9 | +26% |
| Avon Valley | 396 | 48.1 | +8% |
| Pewsey Vale East | 186 | 32.5 | -27% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Road | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Wellesley Road | 13 |
| On or near Johnson Way | 12 |
| On or near Moyne Drive | 9 |
| On or near Stable Close | 9 |
| On or near Lansley Road | 8 |
| On or near Pakenham Road | 8 |
| On or near Granby Way | 6 |
| On or near New Drove | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 60 | 23.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 13.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 13.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Tidworth East & Ludgershall South has an estimated population of 5,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tidworth East & Ludgershall South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 29.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 50.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Tidworth East & Ludgershall South a safe place to live?
Tidworth East & Ludgershall South recorded 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tidworth East & Ludgershall South was down 7% on the year before: 257 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tidworth East & Ludgershall South?
Tidworth East & Ludgershall South is policed by Wiltshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Tidworth East & Ludgershall South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.